Flood Warning Issued for Litchfield County as Housatonic River Rises
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the Housatonic River at Falls Village in Litchfield County, with minor flooding expected through Saturday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Litchfield, CT
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albany NY
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Litchfield, CT.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Flood Warning for the Housatonic River at Falls Village. The warning is in effect from Thursday afternoon, March 12, until Saturday evening, March 14.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Litchfield County, Connecticut, focusing on the Housatonic River at Falls Village.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to avoid flooded roads and areas. Do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth. Monitor local weather updates and safety information at the official National Weather Service website.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 3:15 AM EDT on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 6.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 7.0 feet late this afternoon. A crest of 7.7 feet is anticipated by Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, at levels near 8.0 feet, water reaches Riverside Road at Kent School and floods the picnic area along Route 7 near Housatonic Meadows.
Timeline
- Onset: Thursday, March 12 at 3:30 PM EDT.
- Peak: Crest of 7.7 feet expected Friday morning, March 13.
- Recession: The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
- Expiration: The warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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